And Sun Motors has been on the show floor picking out the highlights from the Los Angeles Convention Center in California which opens to the public between 1 and 10 December.

The US show is one of the oldest around, first taking place in 1907 – but there’s nothing old fashioned about it this year.

Leading the way is the much anticipated BMW i8 Roadster – the German firm’s topless electric supercar.

Plus there’s revolutionary new petrol engine from Infiniti that could spell the end for diesel – and some wacky Nissan special editions to mark the latest Star Wars movie – The Last Jedi – that hits cinemas next month.

Nissan shows off vehicles dedicated to Star Wars saga at the LA Auto Show